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Donkey Kong Series

Donkey Kong Junior

Main Game
Platform Arcade Action

Donkey Kong Junior is a Platform / Arcade game released on June 30, 1982 for Arcade. Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players…

72
User Score
80 ratings
June 30, 1982
Released 16181 days ago
Arcade

About

Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players will have to make their way through four different levels (Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout) in an attempt to find keys to free the little monkey's father.

Storyline

After the events of Donkey Kong, Mario has captured Donkey Kong as revenge for kidnapping his lady friend and Donkey Kong Jr. has to save him. However, every time Donkey Kong Jr. gets close to freeing his father, Mario just pushes him further away.

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Release Dates by Platform

Arcade Worldwide
Jun 30, 1982
Arcade Worldwide
Jun 30, 1982
Arcade Worldwide
Dec 31, 1982

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Game Info

Developer
Nintendo R&D1
Publisher
Nintendo
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English

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